404A.D. ~ The last EVER gladitorial contest takes place in Rome


1879 ~ Thomas Edison gave the first public demonstration of an electric incandescent lamp.


1938 ~ The first breath test for drivers, "drunkometer," was introduced in Indianapolis.


1946 ~ President Truman officially proclaimed the end of hostilities in World War II.


1961 ~ The Marshall Plan expired after distributing more than $12 billion in foreign aid.



1963 ~ Central African Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was formally dissolved.


1987 ~ Robert Mugabe sworn in as Zimbabwe's president.


2003 ~ Have a DAMN GOOD New Year, everybody!! DM & CA

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The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind